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Related: About this forumNobody wants to help my rescued injured (domesticated) rat. Her name is Marcy.
Last edited Mon Aug 28, 2023, 09:31 AM - Edit history (1)
I posted the following on Facebook. The response has been underwhelming:
"So this rat was living under the deck of a nearby restaurant that had closed after the pandemic. She was obviously a domestic pet rat that escaped or was let go. She had lived there for over a year and a half. She survived two winters, multiple traps and a visit from the Orkin man. She also survived an animal attack but was left with a bad eye injury. Now that the restaurant is open, she could not stay. She also would certainly not survive another winter, so I took her in. I have all ready spent a ridiculous amount of money just to give her a good home. Now she needs surgery to remove her eye. Apparently, it's not all that rare an operation for pet rodents. But it is not cheap. She is well habitated to me. She knows her name and comes when I call her. She is a survivor and she deserves to live out a good life like any pet. I am asking anyone that can to donate to the gofundme fundraiser page I have set up. If you can't donate, then at least, please, share this post. Thanks."
I got a few thumbs up, several raspberry emoji and a couple shares. I got one $5 donation.
I am a retiree as of today! I am now "living on a fixed income" so I could use all the help I can get. I'm asking the DU community to show that rats, too, are worthy of compassion.
The fundraiser for Marcy can be found at https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-marcy-the-hero-rat
I know she's just a rat, but she has earned a good life. Thank you, Shane.

blm
(114,020 posts)Rustynaerduwell
(750 posts)They specifically do not allow for fundraisers or gofundme promotions. It was a dead end. But thanks for the suggestion.
Eko
(8,952 posts)multigraincracker
(35,080 posts)Wonderful, sweet creatures.
OAITW r.2.0
(29,540 posts)* Not sure if is or are is correct,
sinkingfeeling
(54,461 posts)Rustynaerduwell
(750 posts)I've been getting a little disheartened by the lack of response to this plea. Friends suggested a gofundme, so I took up the fundraisrs. But those same friends have ignored it since then. Thank you from my heart.
tanyev
(45,656 posts)Rustynaerduwell
(750 posts)Any help helps a lot!
Laffy Kat
(16,572 posts)They're super smart and affectionate rodents. I threw some in the GFM and wish I could give more. You're a nice person to save this critter!
Rustynaerduwell
(750 posts)you got kind of an ironic DU name for helping a rat!
amerikat
(5,041 posts)Best of luck to you and Marcy.
Shar blue
(3,180 posts)I just made a contribution. Marcy is very worthy of your compassionate care.
MLAA
(18,998 posts)
Sending good vibes for Marcy.
AKwannabe
(6,645 posts)I dont know how to get to it
Rustynaerduwell
(750 posts)You have to copy it and paste in your browser. Here it is:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-marcy-the-hero-rat
The DU community has left me speechless with gratitude.
Edit: So I just learned how to properly post a link! LOL
AKwannabe
(6,645 posts)With my donation.
Live long Marcy.
Take care rusty